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A Forever Friend for Frita

Amber G. had seen nearly all of the adoptable cats at the ASPCA Adoption Center in Manhattan one October day in 2011 and feared she might leave empty-handed. But lucky for Diamond, a cat with special needs, Amber decided to check out one more room of cats before heading home.

“When I went into the room and sat on the floor, Diamond just got into my lap like it was the most natural thing in the world, and curled up to purr and sleep,” Amber says.

Diamond was classified as an “over-groomer,” which meant that she tended to groom herself so much that she was bald in many places.

“The vet told me they hadn't discovered the cause, but she might need medicine in the future,” Amber says. “He said, ‘Who knows? Maybe she just needs a loving home,’ and it turns out that was true.”

Over time, Amber has learned that Diamond, now called Frita, becomes stressed when she’s lonely. Lucky for Frita, there is plenty of companionship to go around in Amber’s home.

“Almost two years later, she is no longer bald and will be by my side from now until forever,” Amber says. “Frita now sleeps in a king size bed, likes tuna treats, and loves to play with toy mice.”

We’re so glad that Amber persevered to adopt a kitty that day at the Adoption Center, and it’s safe to say that Frita feels the same way!